Israeli Strike on Iranian Air Defense System in Isfahan: Analysis and Implications

Satellite images suggest an Israeli strike on Isfahan, Iran, targeted an S-300 radar system for a Russian-made air defense battery, despite Iranian denials. The precision of the strike, which may have penetrated Iran’s air defenses, sends a message about Israel’s capabilities and Iran’s vulnerabilities. Both Iran and Israel are now trying to dial back tensions after a series of escalatory attacks, while the relationship between Iran and Russia deepens in the face of international isolation and the war in Ukraine.

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